Cross-sectional study of prevalence of dementia, behavioural symptoms, mobility, pain and other health parameters in nursing homes in Austria and the Czech Republic: results from the DEMDATA project

Cross-sectional study of prevalence of dementia, behavioural symptoms, mobility, pain and other health parameters in nursing homes in Austria and the Czech Republic: results from the DEMDATA project

Abstract Background This paper provides a first comparative exploratory analysis of our findings from DEMDATA, a collaborative project between Austria and the Czech Republic. Analysed here are data from the residents and the environment assessment protocol. Methods In a cross sectional study design,...

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Main Authors: Stefanie R. Auer, Margit Höfler, Elisabeth Linsmayer, Anna Beránková, Doris Prieschl, Paulina Ratajczak, Michal Šteffl, Iva Holmerová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Nursing home
Dementia prevalence
Prevalence of behavioural symptoms
Pain
Malnutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0870-8

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